Group Sales Manager

Embassy Suites Denver Central Park is seeking a Group Sales Manager to join our team of go-getters!

The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Direct selling either in person or over the phone, outside sales calls including occasional travel, working independently while exceeding monthly goals established by management, working knowledge of sales reports and computer systems, assisting in other areas of the hotel as needed and insuring customers leaving completely satisfied for potential future business. 

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, organized, outgoing, and goal oriented.  A professional with previous hotel sales experience preferred, but not required. Must have the ability to build relationships with clients, identify and pursue opportunities for new business and have strong follow up skills. Must have excellent presentation and communication skills and the ability to manage complex projects and deadlines and work as part of a team.

We pride ourselves on being able to create memorable experiences for our guests and deliver outrageous service every time.

A.      NECESSARY SKILLS:

• Outgoing personality
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build rapport with customers
• Time management skills and ability to delegate, when necessary
• Strong organizational skills for most effective results
• Strong negotiating skills and decision-making capabilities
• Travel to feeder markets and attend trade shows, when necessary
• Ability to handle conflict and resolve problems
• Participate in local community and civic organizations
• Sell group business in the assigned markets
• Dependable transportation
• Be Flexible. Be available for some weekend shifts

B.      PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project a willing, urgent, “can do” attitude
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and make logical conclusions
• Ability to make decisions that are in the best interest of the hotel
• Enhance Quality Assurance Standards
• Promote safety awareness and practice safe work habits
• Support and comply with hotel policies and procedures
• Be a cooperative, enthusiastic and productive “teammate”
• Achiever productivity goals as assigned by DOS
• Enhance the “guest experience” by making a positive contribution
• Effectively communicate with supervisor and co-workers
• Participate in all hotel/departmental meetings
• Function as line position staff member as needed

C.      PRIMARY DUTIES

• Develop, solicit, and negotiate business in assigned market segment(s)
• Ability to understand basic revenue management strategies as pertains to group bookings
• Basic knowledge of meeting space capacities, menu items, AV equipment, meeting room setups, and all details and issues in regard to booking and finalizing meetings and banquets
• Participate in developing and implementing sales and marketing promotions
• Participate in the developing and implementing of the marketing plan
• Attend internal meetings as per ESH standards
• Identify new customers via telemarketing, sales blitz, business journal, etc.
• Maintain accurate, legible records and files per ESH standards
• Knowledge of key competitors is essential
• Continually explore and update educational sales training
• Participate in client events as scheduled
• Travel as needed
• Display excellent verbal and written skills
• Display high personnel and professional standards
• Perform any other duties as assigned by GM.

Embassy Suites Denver Central Park offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, voluntary life products, a 401(k) plan, hotel discounts worldwide, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people.

If this position matches your skills and interests stop by our location to submit an application. 

We are located at: 4444 N. Havana Street Denver, CO. 80239

Range: $52,000 - $60,000 salary

For immediate consideration apply today!

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COVID-19 considerations: We follow CDC guidelines for protection against COVID-19. Temperature checks and health assessment questionnaire required on every work shift.